HC Deb 10 June 1992 vol 209 c204W
28. Mr. Denham

To ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he will make a statement on the state of the glass-reinforced plastic ship building industry in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Sainsbury

Two United Kingdom yards have the capability of building glass-reinforced plastic ships. One yard put its facility on a care and maintenance basis in 1984.

Due to reduced demand, the other yard is actively pursuing warship export orders and greater diversification into commercial activities.